Journal of Synthetic Crystals, Volume. 52, Issue 4, 571(2023)

Effect of Trace La Impurities on the Spectral Properties of CaF2 Crystals with γ-Irradiation Induced Color Centers

WANG Donghao1,2,3,4、*, KOU Huamin3, SHAO Chongyun5, JIANG Dapeng3, ZHANG Bo3, WANG Jingya3, QIAN Xiaobo3, ZHANG Zhonghan3, WU Qinghui3, and SU Liangbi1,2,3,4
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    WANG Donghao, KOU Huamin, SHAO Chongyun, JIANG Dapeng, ZHANG Bo, WANG Jingya, QIAN Xiaobo, ZHANG Zhonghan, WU Qinghui, SU Liangbi. Effect of Trace La Impurities on the Spectral Properties of CaF2 Crystals with γ-Irradiation Induced Color Centers[J]. Journal of Synthetic Crystals, 2023, 52(4): 571

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    Received: Jan. 10, 2023

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    Published Online: Jun. 11, 2023

    The Author Email: WANG Donghao (18839929920@163.com)

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